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BASF Leuna chooses colorSENSOR CFO200

BASF LEUNA has selected a colorSENSOR CFO200 non-contact colour recognition sensor from Micro-Epsilon for use on its extruder line to detect the fluctuating colour values of plastic pellets.

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Nicomatic designs help F1 cars stay on track

NICOMATIC’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE connectors are designed to withstand the rigours of extreme environments and have an enviable and proven record in space applications, aerospace, avionics, oil and gas, transportation and many other places subject to extremes.

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Choosing sustainable lubricants without compromising on performance

With sustainability rightly high on the global agenda, the manufacturing industry has a vital role to play in delivering a clean future. Reflecting the central role of industrial lubricants in machining operations, it’s key for manufacturers to know how to choose sustainable metalworking fluids, while doing so makes not only environmental but also financial sense, says Songul Facey

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The evolution of the valve island

The recent rise in energy prices underlines the importance of ensuring optimal operational efficiencies. Reflecting this, innovative, robust, and emerging digital valve island technology solutions can deliver flexibility and drive connectivity, while reducing system complexity and building reliable pneumatic system performance, says Chris Patient

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Contrinex M5 Inductives monitor spindle position

TO MAXIMISE their efficiency and productivity, high-speed machining centres often include automated tool changers. A drive-motor manufacturer needed a reliable and robust sensor to detect the position of a machine’s main spindle before initiating the tool-change sequence.

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